Liquid Dielectric PROBE
Constant
The
CONSTRUCTION/CLEANING
Meter
probe has an open structure
to clean.
Model 871
With the new Model 871 the measurement of
dielectric constants has been very easy.
Insert the probe in the liquid to been
measured, adjust the two controls on the
front panel and read the dielectric constant
from the display. The Model 871 can
accurately measure in low and high
dielectric solvents, including mixtures.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The Model 871 has two ranges: 1~20 and
1~200. Absolute accuracy is ±2%,
repeatability and linearity are better than
±0.2%.
The measurement signal applied to the outer
cylinder of the probe is a low-distortion sine
wave at a frequency of 10 kHz. The
amplitude is approximately 7 volts rms on
the 1~20 range, and 0.7 volts on the 1~200.
The frequency is crystal-controlled, and is
therefore stable to approximately 1 part in
105. The dielectric constant of the liquid
sample is measured by measuring the
current between the outer cylinder and the
inner cylinder of the probe. With a stable
voltage source and precisely known probe
parameters, it is possible to display the
dielectric constant directly. Calibration is
simple using the back panel adjustment with
a liquid of known dielectric constant.
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and is easy
■ Features
● Measurement of the dielectric constant
from water to non-polar solvents
Range 1～20, Range 1～200
● Very useful for the Mixtures
● Improvement for the calculation of
Zeta Potential
● High accuracy: ±2%
● Simple to use
● Simple to clean with open structure of
the probe
● Calibration with a liquid of known
dielectric constant
It is constructed from two precision cylinders,
machined from type 316 stainless steel. The
cylinder spacing is maintained by six nylon
screws. If the probe is used primarily with
low-dielectric constant hydrocarbon fluids,
we recommend cleaning by agitation in
acetone or ethyl alcohol, followed by gentle
drying with clean compressed air. Any
residue of the liquid left in the probe may
affect measurement accuracy. If the probe is
used to measure fluids with a particulate
component, it is important that it be cleaned
before any residue dries on the cylinders. We
have found that the most efficient way to
remove particulate matter is to immerse the
probe in an ultrasonic cleaner with an
appropriate solvent. Since the probe is
made of stainless steel, nylon and teflon, it
may be cleaned in almost any solvent.
It is important that the probe not be
disassembled for cleaning.
The accuracy of measurement is strongly
dependent upon maintaining the geometry
of the probe, which will unavoidably change
with disassembly and reassembly.
■ Measurement for Common Liquid
● Pure liquid
*1
Measured Tempe- Published *2
rature Difference
Material Dielectric Dielectric
(℃） (% )
Constant Constant
82.9 16.3 81.50 1.7
Distilled Water 79.2 20.4 80.01 -1.0
77.2 25.2 78.28 -1.4
34.7 16.1 34.11 1.7
Methanol 33.8 21.3 33.21 1.8
32.8 26.1 32.44 1.1
2.05 17.8 2.03 1.1
Cyclohexane 2.05 20.6 2.02 1.3
2.04 25.0 2.02 1.2
2.43 15.2 2.40 1.3
Toluene 2.42 20.2 2.39 1.4
2.40 24.0 2.38 1.0

● Mixtures
(Methanol：Distilled Water）
1:1 61.3 25.9 N/A …
1:2 67.9 23.2 N/A …
1:3 71.4 23.6 N/A …
(Toluene：Cyclohexane)
1:1 2.21 25.5 N/A …
* 1:CRC H andbo o k o f Che mistry and Physics
* 2:Diffe re nce (% )=((Me asure d - Publishe d)/Publishe d)×100

■ Specifications
● Full Scale Sensitivity：1～20 and 1～200 ● Measurement Signal：Low-distortion 10 kHz
● Accuracy：±2％ sine wave, about 7 volts rms
● Repeatability：±0.2％ ● Display：LED
● Linearity：±0.2％ ● Probe Materials：Stainless steel and teflon
● Maximum Conductivity of Sample： ● Output：Analog recorder.
Range 1～ 20：１μS/cm Full scale reading=1.999 volts
Range 1～200：10μS/cm ● Power：110/220 volts, 50/60 Hz, 10 watts
(<0.05 mM 1:1 electrolyte) ● Size：197(W)×250(D)×85(H) mm
● Sample Volume：42 mL
● Operating Temperature：22～58℃

Specifications and descriptions in this brochure

subject to change without notice.

Distributor
Nihon Rufuto Co.,Ltd.
Uenofuji Bldg. 5-1-8 Higashiueno,
Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0015, JAPAN
TEL: 81-3-3847-6880
FAX: 81-3-3847-6890
http://www.nihon-rufuto.com